Under His Wings

I went back to the allergy doctor yesterday.  This time the test was on my arm, so I was able to sit up in the back of the room while I waited for my test to be done. This time I took the time to observe nature.  There were multiple trees that had turned into beautiful white blooms since my visit two weeks ago.  I also saw a little pond by the parking lot where I had parked my car.   When I returned to my car, I saw ducks playing with each other.  That was a picture moment, but I didn't have my camera with me. As I was looking out the window, I also found myself wondering what life was like in the days back in the 1800-1900's when my Dad's Great Grandfather, Alonzo, was a young railroad worker.  As I mentioned previously, he was the first patient at Robert Packer Hospital where my doctor office is located.  Here's an article mentioning the history. http://thedailyreview.com/celebrating-125-years-a-history-of-robert-packer-hospita...

This morning I had some allergy testing done.  For probably about an hour, I was stuck lying on a bed on my stomach as the test was done on my back.  The test itself was not bad except when I moved while the nurse was pricking my back with needles. I was trying to answer the doctor's questions. As I was waiting for the time to be up to check the results, I had the chance to look out the window facing the parking lot.  I saw all kinds of vehicles including multiple types of buses, cars, trucks even motorcycles. I saw a bunch of people talking in one lot.  I observed people walking.  I wondered what they were there for.  The hospital I was at is a very respected hospital in this region of NY/PA.  It's actually part of my family history.  My dad's great grandfather, Alonzo was the first patient there in 1885. As far as my testing goes, nothing showed up this time.  Which was a bit of a relief.  I was hoping I was not allergic to my...

I had a friend tell me years ago if you wake up in the middle of the night for no apparent reason it's God's way of telling you there's someone who needs prayer. I have a lot of sick and hurting friends right now.  I don't know who specifically needs prayer at this moment. Here it is 2:15 in the morning on a Friday and I'm wide awake.  Today it's for a reason.  I've been sick for the past 2 days with flu like symptoms.  Achy fever ick!  I just took some pain reliever.  I was hoping to be better so I wouldn't have to make 2nd trip to my dr. in little over a week and I have my regular appt. coming up with him on Thursday, but for the sake of my family I want to get better. I'm tempted to complain as I've been sick with sinus stuff since the beginning of January.  Light is at the end of the tunnel for that.  I have been feeling a lot less congested and my appointment to see the allergist is finally coming.   Honestly it's been frustr...

moonlight 3/6/12 I was taking down some clothes last night after dark.  I noticed that there was bright light to see the clothes by.  It was like a street light was lighting my way.  What a beautiful, peaceful night! I loved just standing in the cold crisp air.  I found myself singing the old song "By the Light of the Silvery Moon."  How fun!  I could have sang "Moon River" I suppose.  Today was one of the most beautiful days ever!  It was 20 degrees above normal according to our local meteorologist.  I love sitting in the warm air watching my 2 little ones play after school.  After we got home from our parent/teacher conferences (they both got a great report), they played with our neighbor kids for a while.  When my husband Tim got home from work, he played outside with the kids.  As I was making supper and doing dishes, I could hear the basketball bouncing on the driveway. I'm looking forward to the time in a f...

Kenyon family July 4 picnic 1976 with Great Grandma Etta Kenyon. All the great grandchildren are pictured except for Kyle who was born about 2 years later.  I'm in the bottom right hand corner behind the bush.  Al's children Mark (oldest boy in back row) and daughter Robbie (girl with red pants next to my then baby brother Jason) were there too. Not only has my home church lost a dear friend, our family has lost a dear cousin.  Alan died on 2/22.  He had been sick with heart problems the past few months and was getting tested for another possible illness last Wednesday when he had complications. As I remember Al, I think of the many special family times we had as I was growing up.   Memories of him of course date back a lot farther back for my mom.  For many many years into my young childhood, my mom's family got together many times a year for picnics and holiday dinners.  Alan and his family attended many of these special even...

This post I've been pondering for a few weeks.   It's been a very emotional few weeks for our family.  As mentioned in this post, my family and I our former longtime pastor died on 1/22 due to a longtime illness.  Last week my mom's cousin Alan died somewhat unexpectedly a week ago.  My son lost a friend in a tragic fire about a week ago.   It's been hard to put into words what I've been thinking, but I did want to honor my dear friends who had such a big influence on my life.  My prayers go out to their families. Also, please be in prayer for Sheli's dad, Don, who has been very ill the past few months.  Four years ago to day I got a phone call from my mom that I never thought I would get.  My dear childhood friend,  Sheli, had died.  It was of a pulminary embolism due to recent surgery.   Honestly thoughts of regret went through my mind.  Just a few months earlier I was standing talking to Shel...

Finally Home by Don Wyrtzen When alarmed by the fury of the restless sea, Towering waves before you roll, At the end of doubt and peril is eternity, Though fear and conflict seize your soul But just think of stepping on shore, and finding it heaven, Of touching a hand, and finding it God's, Of breathing new air, and finding it celestial, Of waking up in Glory, and finding it "Home."   When surrounded by the blackness of the darkest night, Oh how lonely death can be! At the end of this long tunnel is a shinning light, For death is swallowed-up in Victory! Just think of stepping on shore, and finding it heaven, Of touching a hand, and finding it God's, Of breathing new air, and finding it celestial, Of waking up in Glory, and finding it "Home Do you have a day in your mind that sticks with you as a day that has changed the course of your life forever?  January 26, 1997, was one of those days in my life that I've been recalling many times r...